LGS Mixed Practice Test #72

Question 1

A high school teacher observes that a student excels in solving mathematical problems and composing music but struggles with interpersonal skills. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which component of intelligence is likely most developed in this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Creative intelligence — Sternberg's Triarchic Theory divides intelligence into analytical (problem-solving), creative (innovation), and practical (adaptation to real-world contexts). The student's strengths in math and music align with creative intelligence, as both require novel approaches and artistic expression. Analytical intelligence would focus on logical reasoning alone, practical intelligence on real-world application, and emotional intelligence on social/emotional competencies.

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A. Analytical intelligence

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C. Practical intelligence

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D. Emotional intelligence

Question 2

Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ezhuthachan — Ezhuthachan's Adhyatma Ramayanam in kilippattu form.‌​‍

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Kunchan Nambiar

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Cherusseri

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Asan

Question 3

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is based on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Natural selection — Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' (1859): species evolve via natural selection of heritable traits.‌​‍

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Lamarckism

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Spontaneous generation

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Catastrophism

Question 4

The alkoxy group has the general form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

−OR — Alkoxy = O−R (e.g., methoxy = OCH₃, ethoxy = OC₂H₅), seen in ethers.‌​‍

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−R

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−CHR

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−COR

Question 5

Metamorphic: slate is derived from:

Accepted Answer

Shale — Low-grade metamorphism. Marble from limestone. Quartzite from sandstone. Gneiss from granite.

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Limestone

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Granite

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Basalt

Question 6

Malala was shot by the Taliban for advocating:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Girls' education — She was shot on 9 October 2012 on a school bus in Swat Valley for championing girls' education.‌​‍

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Independence

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Women's right to vote

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Peace only

Question 7

The UDHR has how many articles?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 — UDHR has 30 articles covering civil, political, economic, social, cultural rights.‌​‍

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50

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20

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10

Question 8

Which organ is responsible for producing bile, detoxifying harmful substances, and metabolizing nutrients?

Accepted Answer

D. Liver — The liver is a vital organ with numerous functions, including the production of bile for fat digestion, detoxification of drugs and harmful substances, and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and hormones, the stomach digests food, and the spleen filters blood.

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A. Pancreas

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B. Stomach

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C. Spleen

Question 9

'Ajatashatru':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajendra Prasad — Title given to Dr. Rajendra Prasad.‌​‍

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Lincoln

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Gandhi

Question 10

Kerala cabinet Chief Secretary (top bureaucrat):

Accepted Answer

IAS officer — Senior-most IAS officer of state.

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Political

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Elected

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Judge

LGS Mixed Practice Test #72